Bastrop Man Launches New Painting Business

James Burkhart opens Fresh Coat Painters franchise to serve Central Texas

Mar. 25, 2026 at 12:00pm

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James Burkhart, a Bastrop-based entrepreneur, has launched a new painting business called Fresh Coat Painters of Bastrop & San Marcos. Burkhart started the franchise earlier this year after going through training in Cincinnati. The business covers both home and commercial projects across Bastrop, Caldwell, and Hays counties.

Why it matters

Burkhart's new venture represents an entrepreneurial spirit and desire to build a successful local business after leaving a long-term corporate job. The painting industry in Central Texas continues to see growth as the region's population and housing market expand.

The details

Burkhart's painting business offers a range of services, including interior and exterior projects for both residential and commercial properties. He is focused on growing the company and adding more clients, with a goal of expanding the business to become self-sustaining. Burkhart emphasizes providing quality work and not cutting corners, aiming to treat each customer's property as if it were his own.

  • Burkhart started the Fresh Coat Painters franchise earlier this year.
  • He went through training in Cincinnati in December before opening the local branch.

The players

James Burkhart

A Bastrop-based entrepreneur who has launched a new painting business called Fresh Coat Painters of Bastrop & San Marcos.

Fresh Coat Painters

A painting franchise business based out of Cincinnati that Burkhart has opened a local branch of to serve Central Texas.

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What they’re saying

“Anything with a brush, we can get it taken care of.”

— James Burkhart, Owner, Fresh Coat Painters of Bastrop & San Marcos

“We're going to treat your house like it's our own. We're not going to cut corners and we'll do things right.”

— James Burkhart, Owner, Fresh Coat Painters of Bastrop & San Marcos

What’s next

Burkhart is currently focused on adding more clients and growing the business to become self-sustaining across its service area in Central Texas.

The takeaway

Burkhart's new painting business represents an entrepreneurial success story, as he has leveraged his industry experience and a proven franchise model to launch a venture serving the growing Central Texas market. His emphasis on quality work and customer service aims to differentiate his company in a competitive field.